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Metallic Taste In Mouth Caused By Parasites

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Metallic taste/mouth:
There are many causes of metallic taste in mouth 1 many prescription and over the counter meds can cause it 2 dental infection or gum disease and dental fillings 3 bleeding from gums, sinuses or nose if it is persistant you should check with your dentist and your doctor and list all the meds you are taking including over the counter meds.
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Mouth (mouth) " n. Pl. Mouths 1. A. The body opening through which an animal takes in food. B. The cavity lying at the upper end of the alimentary canal, bounded on the outside by the lips and inside by the oropharynx and containing in higher vertebrates the tongue, gums, and teeth. C. This cavity regarded as the source of sounds and speech. D. The opening to any cavity or canal in an organ ".
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Gingivitis:
While a number of conditions can cause a metallic taste in your mouth, gingivitis is the probably the most common. You should see a dentist to have it addressed and properly diagnosed.
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Many reasons:
1. Galvanic action: 2 different metals in saliva, a conductive fluid. 2. Leaking or broken down fillings. 3. Gum disease can cause a metallic taste. 4. Medications that are taken. 5. Trapped food particles or foods you have eaten. Consider these reasons, brush and floss well, and seek professional advice if it persists.
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Dysguisia:
The drug causes an altered sensation of taste. It is believed that Metronidazole (flagyl) interacts with the metal ions that are associated with the cell membranes of the taste buds, thereby altering the sense of taste.
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NO sounds like:
Something else altogether or unrelated. However pink foamy saliva and a metallic taste means that you are bleeding from somewhere in your mouth, throat or otherwise. If it persists I would seek medical care sooner rather than later.
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Many causes:
There are many causes for a metalic taste in your mouth. Some are medications, si us infections, allergies, dry mouth, vitamin deficiencies, gum disease, diabetes, neurological, and hormonal changes, such as pregnancy. If you think you amy be pregnant the best time to do a test is in the morning after you have missed your period.
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Quite few things...:
This can be caused by a variety of inflammatory conditions in the mouth-- periodontal disease, infected teeth, mucous membrane disorders, and yeast infection. Upper respiratory catarrhal conditions and gastroesophageal reflux disease are also common offenders. Endocrine and metabolic disease can cause this, some medications-e.g. Metronidazole, and neurological smell/taste derangement (dysgeusia).
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Most often:
A side effect of many medications. It is not a serious condition and is quite common. If it persists beyond a few weeks, consult with your physician or dentist. Make sure you are maintaining good oral hygiene.
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Metallic taste:
Many times this taste is a result of gingival bleeding. If your gums are red, swollen and /or bleeding, this would explain the taste. As was mentioned, medications can aslo alter taste. In other cases, problems with the middle ear can cause a tast alteration often presenting as a metallic taste.
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Many causes:
There are many causes of metallic tastes in your mouth. Some cause are medications, oral infections, dry mouth, sinus infections, vitamin deficiencies and many many more. This can't be diagnoses here. It is best to see a dentist about this.
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Most often:
Most often a side effect of many medications. It is not a serious condition and is quite common. If it persists beyond a few weeks, consult with your physician or dentist. Make sure you are maintaining good oral hygiene.
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Dysgeusia:
Is a change in your sense of taste due to a variety of causes; from medication you may be taking to dental problems. In your case pregnancy-related (estrogen) changes in your sense of smell may also lead to dysgeusia. With Geographic tongue people may notice they have a“bitter” or “metallic” taste in their mouths. Good luck.
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Metallic taste:
Many times this taste is a result of gingival bleeding. If your gums are red, swollen and /or bleeding, this would explain the taste. As was mentioned, medications can aslo alter taste. In other cases, problems with the middle ear can cause a tast alteration often presenting as a metallic taste.
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Metallic taste:
A metallic taste in the mouth can be due to a variety of causes including medications, dental/gum problems, poor oral hygiene, mouth breathing, dry mouth, dehydration, common cold, upper respiratory infection, aging, and neurological disorders. In many cases, the metallic taste will disappear on its own when the underlying condition, such as an upper respiratory infection, is resolved.
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Chia seeds:
There is no definitive cause of metallic taste in the mouth, but there are numerous possibilities. If you had no metallic taste before eating the seeds, and if the metallic taste disappears if you stop eating the seeds, then it may be the seeds. If the metallic taste lingers, see your dentist or ENT specialist for an examination.
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Very common:
A metallic tast in your mouth is quite common and is usually not serious. It can be caused by some medications such as antibiotics, antidepressants, high blood pressure medications. It can also be caused by poor dental hygiene, or oral infections such as an abcessed tooth or gum disease. Sometimes the cause can not be found. The metallic taste usually will go away but this can take some time.
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Lots of reasons:
Including, but not limited to:2 dissimilar "filling" metals coming in contactleaking (failing) older restorationgum pocketmedicationsgerdetc.Please see your dentist for diagnosis and resolution before problem gets out of hand.
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Multiple possibility:
Running increases your blood presure and could be causing an underlying infection to exude into your mouth. This is often described as a metalic taste. Medications are exuded in the saliva and this is a possible source. A visit with your dentist is advisable.
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Couldn't find eviden:
Check out http://www. Drugs. Com/sfx/atorvastatin-side-effects. Html for one source of well documented side effects. I could not find dysgeusia in that list. However, when I searched online, I found others asking same question. With that side, if you've had laser tongue surgery, perhaps that caused metallic taste. You could always ask your doc about trial off Atorvastatin looking for resolution.
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Old filling or Meds:
If you still have some silver fillings in your mouth and they are becoming worn down and the margins are leaking, you can develop a metallic taste in your mouth. However, a number of medications like the ace inhibitors (lisinopril, zestril) which are commonly used to treat hypertension can cause a metallic taste as well. Also if your gums bleed easily you may taste the iron in the blood.
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Toothpaste?:
The metallic taste in the mouth is a sign of failing restoration or accumulation of heavy metal compounds on the surf. Of the tongue. There are other reasons of having taste deviation due to medications taken or other possible GI conditions. Toothpaste most probably activates your taste buds to the point of feeling it much more.
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Colchecine SEs:
Yes lots of medications like colchecine can cause a bitter taste. Try taking it with food or something like tomato juice or V8, but avoid grapefruit juice. And don't worry about the taste. After you stop this medication the bitter taste should resove.
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Pus:
Pus tastes metallic. Benedryl will dry your mouth and mucus membranes. Without being diluted with saliva you may be tasting an infection in your mouth, sinus, or throat. The reason you are getting an IV push may be a hint of what is going on.
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Yes:
An old amalgam can corrode in the presence of acid plaque due to inability to clean the area. Sometimes tooth or gum infection can result in acid taste. Once in a great while, dissimilar metals can cause galvanic discharge that can be quite annoying.
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Several things:
Most common dental cause is a draining tooth or gum abscess. Next common is a reaction to some medication. Sinus infections draining pus can do this too. B & c vitamin deficiencies and zinc deficiency may be associated withbmetallic tastes. There are many patients in whom no cause of metallic taste can be found. See your dentist to rule out dental infections as your first step.
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Yes, possibly:
There may be taste changes with taking iron supplements... Are you taking them just as a supplement? Or in treatment of a true iron deficiency. If you are getting too much iron - side effects may be worse. Check with your md before taking too much iron. The other main side effect of iron supplementation is constipation - very important to take with at least 60-80 oz water a day and fiber!
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